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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LM05 UTSMOT history

LM05 UTS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

LM05 UTS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
86,431 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 UTS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 UTS was last recorded at 86,431 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,418 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,431 miles
  • 2021 – 83,971 miles
  • 2020 – 80,378 miles
  • 2019 – 75,667 miles
  • 2018 – 70,505 miles
  • 2017 – 67,421 miles
  • 2016 – 60,519 miles
  • 2015 – 57,017 miles
  • 2014 – 51,775 miles
  • 2013 – 46,364 miles
  • 2012 – 44,881 miles
  • 2011 – 40,376 miles
  • 2010 – 33,331 miles
  • 2009 – 28,496 miles
  • 2008 – 26,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,431 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,431 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    439116300324
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,418 miles (+2,447)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,418 miles
    Test number
    691514497370
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,971 miles (+3,593)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    559724712161
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to cords or ply 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass80,378 miles (+4,711)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    598018915501
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    978053417905
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail75,667 miles (+5,162)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    686569317643
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass70,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    543253417428
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  8. Fail70,505 miles (+3,084)8 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    415631631884
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  9. Pass67,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    512591151110
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lense covers deteriorated giving a poor image or light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front is a different type of road wheel to the others
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder is void of tread (almost to exposed cords) (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail66,452 miles (+5,933)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,452 miles
    Test number
    132394247900
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated cracked to excess (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers have poor clearance of the screen
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lense covers deteriorated giving a poor image or light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front is a different type of road wheel to the others
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder is void of tread (almost to exposed cords) (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass60,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    195008403581
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing to excess on both shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail60,519 miles (+3,502)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    137476039482
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing to excess on both shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass57,017 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    914670571538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear exhaust

  14. Fail57,017 miles (+5,242)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    305271445250
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear exhaust

  15. Pass51,775 miles (+5,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,775 miles
    Test number
    137821334259
    • NoteO/s and n/s front suspension lower arm rear bushes are split and very worn

  16. Pass46,364 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    778704033249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,881 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    955418432247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,376 miles (+7,045)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    138890331257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,331 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,331 miles
    Test number
    354491630227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,496 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,496 miles
    Test number
    623644939220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,713 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,713 miles
    Test number
    313815548433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  22. Fail26,701 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,701 miles
    Test number
    120973748290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about LM05 UTS

Does LM05 UTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 UTS expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 UTS?
The MOT on LM05 UTS expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 UTS done?
LM05 UTS was recorded at 86,431 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has LM05 UTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 UTS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 UTS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM05 UTS find?
LM05 UTS passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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